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1,421 ft
Distance
-99 ft
Descent
00:01:10
Avg time
-99 ft
Altitude change
10,464 ft
Altitude min
10,563 ft
Altitude max
10,563 ft
Altitude start
10,463 ft
Altitude end
-7%
Grade
-17.1%
Grade max
-1.2%
Grade min
1,421 ft
Distance down
00:01:10
Avg time
Buried Cable Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaSandia Mountain East Side Trails
Albuquerque, New Mexico -
Ref Number#272
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 60 in Trail Running
- 85 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerUSFS - Sandia Ranger District
Buried Cable is a shortcut off Switchback. It is steep and rooty, and can be tricky. It is a good option when descending in a hurry, but Switchback is usually the preferred option.
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- 22 miles avg distance
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- Last: Apr 29, 2026
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Directions to buried-cable trailhead
(35.210030, -106.447610)
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Nearby Trails
- Kiwanis Meadow Road 292 ft
- Switchback 676 ft
- South Crest 2,405 ft
- Ellis 2,989 ft
- Switchback Trail 3,133 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About Buried Cable
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Where is Buried Cable located?
Buried Cable is located in Sandia Mountain East Side Trails, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Sandia Mountain East Side Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.21003, -106.44761.
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How hard is Buried Cable?
Buried Cable is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Buried Cable?
The trail has 99 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 10,464 ft to 10,563 ft.
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Is Buried Cable a point to point trail?
Buried Cable is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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